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National Railway Museum
A major railway museum with historic locomotives, royal carriages and engineering exhibits. An easy choice for families and transport fans.
Cheapest price on 08 Oct
£4
Average ticket price on 08 Oct
£10
Fastest journey on 08 Oct
22 m
Average journey duration on 08 Oct
22 m
Trains on 08 Oct
110
Distance
35 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leeds to York is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leeds to York will cost around £10 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £4.
On Thu 08 Oct, we found 110 trains from Leeds to York, including 110 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 35 km distance in an average of 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 22 m .
The slowest trains will take 22 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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C24637
C24538
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G01064
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G01069Trains from Leeds to York run on average 12 times per day, taking around 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £3 if you book in advance.
There are 12 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 35 km distance in 22m.
Distance 35 km |
Average train duration 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 12 |
Fastest train 22m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:57 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 21 days |
The table below shows live departures for Leeds to York trains for today, Wednesday 7 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C24659 | Delayed 23:47 0:46Leeds station (LDS) | 0h30 | 0:15 0:15York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
C32265 | On time 20:06 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h13 | 21:19 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
G01083 | Delayed 19:42 20:06Leeds station (LDS) | 0h22 | 20:03 20:03York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
G16016 | 20:13 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h23 | 20:36 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
P28428 | 20:17 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h32 | 20:49 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
C31716 | On time 20:30 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h29 | 20:59 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
C32270 | On time 20:36 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h13 | 21:49 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 8 October | |||||
G16004 | 1:32 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h27 | 1:59 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
C24994 | On time 2:39 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h26 | 3:05 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15885 | On time 4:31 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h24 | 4:55 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
P28321 | 5:18 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h38 | 5:56 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
C24464 | 5:52 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h24 | 6:16 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
C32205 | 5:57 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h16 | 7:13 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
G66980 | 6:10 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h24 | 6:34 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15887 | 6:15 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h22 | 6:37 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
P28324 | 6:18 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h34 | 6:52 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
C32207 | 6:35 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h15 | 7:50 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15876 | 6:37 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h30 | 7:07 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15989 | 6:51 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h22 | 7:13 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
P28326 | 7:01 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h34 | 7:35 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
C32208 | 7:06 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h14 | 8:20 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
C24567 | 7:15 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h23 | 7:38 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
G88953 | 7:32 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h26 | 7:58 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
C32209 | 7:36 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h17 | 8:53 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
G16311 | 7:43 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h23 | 8:06 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
G89038 | 7:46 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h29 | 8:15 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15866 | 7:51 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h28 | 8:19 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
C32211 | 8:06 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h18 | 9:24 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
G66982 | 8:10 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h23 | 8:33 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15888 | 8:13 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h24 | 8:37 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
P28332 | 8:17 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h31 | 8:48 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
G88956 | 8:29 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h28 | 8:57 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
C32212 | 8:36 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h17 | 9:53 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
G16356 | 8:44 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h25 | 9:09 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
C24892 | 8:52 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h24 | 9:16 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
C32215 | 9:06 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h18 | 10:24 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
G01055 | 9:10 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h23 | 9:33 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15897 | 9:13 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h23 | 9:36 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
P28339 | 9:17 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h31 | 9:48 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
G88960 | 9:30 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h27 | 9:57 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
C32216 | 9:36 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h17 | 10:53 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15879 | 9:42 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h25 | 10:07 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
C24895 | 9:52 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h24 | 10:16 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
C32219 | 10:06 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h17 | 11:23 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
G66987 | 10:10 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h23 | 10:33 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15896 | 10:13 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h23 | 10:36 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
P28348 | 10:17 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h32 | 10:49 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
G88963 | 10:30 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h27 | 10:57 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
C32221 | 10:36 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h13 | 11:49 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
P00051 | 10:43 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h24 | 11:07 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15861 | 10:52 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h24 | 11:16 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
C32223 | 11:06 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h18 | 12:24 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
G01060 | 11:10 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h22 | 11:32 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
C24590 | 11:13 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h23 | 11:36 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
P28355 | 11:17 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h31 | 11:48 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
G88967 | 11:30 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h27 | 11:57 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
C32224 | 11:36 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h14 | 12:50 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
C24495 | 11:42 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h25 | 12:07 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15862 | 11:52 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h23 | 12:15 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
C32226 | 12:06 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h17 | 13:23 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
G01062 | 12:09 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h22 | 12:31 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
C24597 | 12:13 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h23 | 12:36 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
P28363 | 12:17 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h32 | 12:49 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
G88971 | 12:30 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h27 | 12:57 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
G16307 | 12:41 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h26 | 13:07 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
C24904 | 12:51 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h24 | 13:15 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
G01064 | 13:10 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h22 | 13:32 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
G16000 | 13:13 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h23 | 13:36 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
P28372 | 13:17 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h31 | 13:48 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
G88976 | 13:30 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h27 | 13:57 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
C32233 | 13:36 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h14 | 14:50 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
G16314 | 13:43 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h25 | 14:08 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
C24909 | 13:52 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h23 | 14:15 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
C32236 | 14:06 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h17 | 15:23 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
G01067 | 14:10 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h22 | 14:32 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
C24608 | 14:13 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h24 | 14:37 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
P28379 | 14:17 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h32 | 14:49 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
G88981 | 14:30 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h27 | 14:57 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
C32237 | 14:36 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h14 | 15:50 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
P00053 | 14:42 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h25 | 15:07 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15955 | 14:52 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h25 | 15:17 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
C32240 | 15:06 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h17 | 16:23 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
G01069 | 15:10 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h22 | 15:32 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
G16023 | 15:13 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h23 | 15:36 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
P28387 | 15:17 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h31 | 15:48 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
C31714 | 15:30 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h27 | 15:57 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
C32241 | 15:36 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h14 | 16:50 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15868 | 15:42 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h26 | 16:08 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15953 | 15:52 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h24 | 16:16 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
C32244 | 16:06 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h17 | 17:23 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
G01073 | 16:10 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h22 | 16:32 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
C24619 | 16:13 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h24 | 16:37 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
P28395 | 16:17 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h32 | 16:49 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
G88992 | 16:30 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h27 | 16:57 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
C32248 | 16:36 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h18 | 17:54 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
C24526 | 16:43 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h25 | 17:08 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15950 | 16:51 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h26 | 17:17 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
C32249 | 17:06 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h19 | 18:25 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
G01075 | 17:10 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h22 | 17:32 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
G16020 | 17:13 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h24 | 17:37 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
P28401 | 17:17 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h33 | 17:50 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
G88998 | 17:30 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h27 | 17:57 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
C32252 | 17:36 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h14 | 18:50 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
C32256 | 18:06 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h17 | 19:23 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
G01080 | 18:10 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h22 | 18:32 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
C24631 | 18:14 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h23 | 18:37 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
P28409 | 18:17 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h34 | 18:51 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
G89003 | 18:30 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h27 | 18:57 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
C32257 | 18:34 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h22 | 19:56 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
C24538 | 18:42 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h27 | 19:09 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
C24924 | 18:52 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h23 | 19:15 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
C32260 | 19:06 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h16 | 20:22 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
G01082 | 19:10 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h22 | 19:32 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
C24637 | 19:13 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h23 | 19:36 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
P28418 | 19:17 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h31 | 19:48 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
G89007 | 19:30 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h27 | 19:57 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
C32264 | 19:36 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h15 | 20:51 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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A major railway museum with historic locomotives, royal carriages and engineering exhibits. An easy choice for families and transport fans.
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Trains from Leeds to York are easy to come by and rarely involve the need to change along the way. Northern Rail, East Coast Rail, Cross Country Rail and First TransPennine Express all run trains seven days a week - usually taking as little as twenty minutes to reach York from the moment of departure. Typically trains begin just after 6:01 a.m. and finish as late as 2:05 a.m. — with First TransPennine Express offering the first and final service of the day. Leeds to York is a route that's frequented by many commuters, and passengers will rarely have to wait more than half an hour for a Leeds to York train.
All Leeds to York trains are operated by First TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, Northern Rail, and Virgin Trains East Coast.
The average journey time for trains travelling from Leeds to York during the day varies from 20 minutes to 40 minutes depending on the train company, time of day, and time of week passengers are travelling.
Trains from Leeds to York begin running in the early morning and continue regularly throughout the day past midnight. The first direct train from Leeds to York departs at 12:35 a.m. while the last leaves Leeds at 11:50 p.m. There is a 4-hour break in service between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m.
All trains from Leeds to York depart from Leeds Railway station. All trains travelling from Leeds to York arrive at York's train station.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leeds to York by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at York, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Leeds to York trains use the Leeds to York station pair. Use this guide to compare Leeds and York train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Leeds has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Caffè Nero, KFC, Leon, McDonald's, The Pasty Shop, Starbucks, Pret a Manger, JD Wetherspoon, Delice de France
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located in the West Footbridge and South Concourse.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:45 - 23:59, Sun: 06:45 - 22:30. Information desks are located on the North Concourse near the Wellington Street entrance. Open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Luggage storage is located on the main concourse. Services provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Leeds: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Leeds: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leeds: There are elevators or level access to all platforms in the whole station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Leeds City Center, The Queens Hotel, Leeds Marriott Hotel.
Burley Park is 2 km from Leeds city centre. Public transport options include:
Burley Park has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Burley Park.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Burley Park: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Burley Park: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Burley Park: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B station, Persons in wheelchairs can gain easy access onto both platforms. However to get onto the Harrogate bound platform you have to go a long way round it will take approx 5-7 minutes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Cards Only - No Cash Accepted, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Headingley is 3 km from Leeds city centre. Public transport options include:
Headingley has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Headingley.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Headingley: Parking.
Available at Headingley: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Headingley: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station. The conductor will carry out any assistance, please wait on the platform. This station has recently benefitted from the installation of lifts, level access to platform 1 with platform 2 being accessible using the lift and a short subway, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
York has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at York.
Wi-Fi is available at York. ATMs are available at York.
Ticket office support is available at York.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at York: Parking, WC.
Available at York: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at York: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: No advance booking is required but it will reduce the waiting time for a wheelchair access Taxi, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible machines are available on the main concourse, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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